dealing with option pool shuffle diluting founders

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Hypothetical question

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

option pool shuffle diluting founders. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Make sure your operating agreement covers this scenario. Many template ones don't.

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I went with Delaware for the legal protections. Worth considering even for small businesses.